Grant: Alliance Grants
The University of Western Ontario
$80,000.00
The development of solid-state membrane for high-performance solid-state Li batteries
EF 2024-25
Résumé
As a leader in the production and use of renewable energy, Canada is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. In addition, Canada will ban the sale of fuel-burning new cars and light-duty trucks from 2035. To reach this goal, it is very urgent to develop new energy storage technologies for various applications, including electric vehicles (EVs) and grid energy storage. Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most popular battery systems, however, the technology can further benefit from improvements in terms of safety, lifespan, and energy density. Accordingly, solid-state batteries (SSBs) have recently emerged as a promising alternative energy storage system due to their ability to overcome the safety concerns presented by the flammable liquid electrolytes used in traditional LIBs. Benefitting from the use of solid-state electrolytes, SSBs can achieve greater energy density, longer-lasting performance and enhanced safety by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes. However, the manufacturing of SSLBs with high energy density, high performances, and low cost is now the bottleneck for practical application. To realize the energy density of the SSBs, the fabrication of thin SSE membranes with high ionic conductivity, strong mechanical properties, and interfacial compatibility is key. To position Canada as a world leader in the field of solid-state batteries, Western University, along with our industrial partner, Flex-N-Gate, established this partnership to propose this Alliance-Mitacs project. The goal of the project is to develop high-energy density and high-performance solid-state Li-ion batteries. Successful completion of the project will provide significant benefits to Canada's scientific, industrial and social development by transferring new knowledge, expertise and technologies. This initiative will accelerate the commercialization of solid-state battery technology while simultaneously alleviating environmental pollution and training many highly qualified personnel in the Canadian workforce.
Programme
Alliance Grants
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
588887-2023
Name nom
Zhao, Yang Y
Department département
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Organization id
36
Institution établissement
The University of Western Ontario
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2023
Award amount
80000
Program id
ALLRP
Program name en
Alliance Grants
Program name fr
Subventions Alliance
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
305
Area of application group en
Energy resources
Area of application group fr
Ressources d'énergie
Area of application en
Energy storage and conversion
Area of application fr
Stockage et transformation de l'énergie
Research subject code
2300
Research subject group en
Fuel and energy technology
Research subject group fr
Combustibles et technologie de l'énergie
Research subject en
Fuel and energy technology (economic geology, use 4003)
Research subject fr
Combustibles et technologie de l'énergie (géologie économique, utiliser 4003)
Field of research list names en
Not available
Field of research list names fr
Non disponible
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Not available
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Non disponible
Application title
The development of solid-state membrane for high-performance solid-state Li batteries
Keywords
clean energy; energy storage; solid-state batteries; solid-state electrolyte
Application summary
As a leader in the production and use of renewable energy, Canada is committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. In addition, Canada will ban the sale of fuel-burning new cars and light-duty trucks from 2035. To reach this goal, it is very urgent to develop new energy storage technologies for various applications, including electric vehicles (EVs) and grid energy storage. Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most popular battery systems, however, the technology can further benefit from improvements in terms of safety, lifespan, and energy density. Accordingly, solid-state batteries (SSBs) have recently emerged as a promising alternative energy storage system due to their ability to overcome the safety concerns presented by the flammable liquid electrolytes used in traditional LIBs. Benefitting from the use of solid-state electrolytes, SSBs can achieve greater energy density, longer-lasting performance and enhanced safety by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes. However, the manufacturing of SSLBs with high energy density, high performances, and low cost is now the bottleneck for practical application. To realize the energy density of the SSBs, the fabrication of thin SSE membranes with high ionic conductivity, strong mechanical properties, and interfacial compatibility is key. To position Canada as a world leader in the field of solid-state batteries, Western University, along with our industrial partner, Flex-N-Gate, established this partnership to propose this Alliance-Mitacs project. The goal of the project is to develop high-energy density and high-performance solid-state Li-ion batteries. Successful completion of the project will provide significant benefits to Canada's scientific, industrial and social development by transferring new knowledge, expertise and technologies. This initiative will accelerate the commercialization of solid-state battery technology while simultaneously alleviating environmental pollution and training many highly qualified personnel in the Canadian workforce.
